Audio drop outs with AAC audio

Running version 16.1 on a Zotac Zbox. Connected via HDMI Kodi (Zotac Zbox) —-> Pioneer receiver —–> Panasonic TV. I have always gotten audio drop-outs while playing a video with AAC audio. I’m not sure if it happens with 2 channel audio but definitely with 5,1. My receiver is able to decode AAC & displays “PCM” while doing so. All other audio is fine & this has always been an issue, just now taking a shot at fixing it. Any help is appreciated.

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